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Gift ideas for your boyfriend

Match the gift to how long you have been together: keep it light and fun early on, more personal later.

Boyfriend

Photo: Donald Trung Quoc Don, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

10 gift ideas

  1. Shared experienceA gig, an escape room or a day trip.
  2. Something for his hobbyGaming accessories, sports gear or a vinyl record.
  3. Cook togetherA cooking class or a meal kit you make together.
  4. Personalized giftA custom playlist on a card, or an engraved keyring.Find it: AmazonEtsy
  5. Comfort wearA hoodie he will steal back from you.Find it: AmazonEtsy
  6. Photo memoryA small album of your photos together.
  7. Grooming setSomething he would not buy himself.Find it: AmazonEtsy
  8. Snack boxAll his favorites.Find it: AmazonEtsy
  9. Tickets to his teamGo with him.
  10. LetterShort and genuine.

By budget

Budget

Snack box, playlist card, a photo print

Mid-range

Concert tickets, gaming accessories, a hoodie

Splurge

A weekend away, earbuds, a watch

Tips

  • Early in a relationship, keep the cost modest to avoid pressure.
  • Plan the date that goes with the gift.

Best avoided

  • Very expensive gifts early on.
  • Anything that feels like you are trying to change his style.

What to write in the card

Glad I get to do life with you.
Here’s to more adventures together.

Write a card message

Get a reminder before their birthday

Tell us the date and we will email you two weeks before, with ideas from this guide at your budget. Enough time to order without paying for rush shipping.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a good gift for boyfriend?

Shared experience: A gig, an escape room or a day trip. Something for his hobby: Gaming accessories, sports gear or a vinyl record.

What should I avoid giving?

Very expensive gifts early on. Anything that feels like you are trying to change his style.